Dalit groom assaulted, dragged off horse during wedding procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh
Bhopal: A 23-year-old physically disabled Dalit groom was allegedly dragged off a horse and assaulted during his pre-wedding procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district on Tuesday evening after a group of men objected to him riding through the village.
The groom is identified as Golu Ahirwar in a report published by Maktoob. Ahirwar was taking part in the traditional “Rachwai” ritual when his procession was stopped in a narrow lane, where his family alleged that a vehicle had been deliberately parked to block the route. When relatives requested passage, an altercation broke out with local residents.
Family members said the groom was pulled down from the horse and beaten with sticks and clubs. Others in the procession were also assaulted. His mother alleged that the group had earlier warned them against taking out the procession and turned violent when they refused. His sister claimed the attackers made casteist remarks and snatched her jewellery when she tried to intervene.
Following the incident, the family approached the police and lodged a complaint. After a medical examination, the groom proceeded to Chhatarpur district to complete his wedding rituals under police protection.
Station in-charge Sudhir Kumar Begi was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the accused had objected to the groom riding a horse and forcibly stopped the procession before attacking him and his relatives. Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
